Nov 17

I am thankful for texting. It's such a simple thing really. Something I thought I would never enjoy but now I would be lost without it. It allows me to connect with my sister even whe she is in Ireland or Belgium. It lets me connect with people even when I don't feel like talking and best of all it allows me to talk to someone quietly in front of others. Love it!

Nov 14

I am thankful for all the creative ways Father God takes care of us. He loves to surprise us with His many surprise gifts and I have come to look forward to them and expect them to continue to come from such a loving Father.

Most recently, we had a bill coming our way. We knew it was coming and did our best to prepare for it. No matter how hard we tried we knew we would be short. What to do? Borrow money? Hide? I decided to pray and trust that Father God had a plan.

So, how did He do it? Well, Rob was told a month ago that he would be getting a bonus at some point but he had no idea when. Guess when it came in???? That's right. This week- the week the money is due. The week we were short by several hundreds and had no plan- except to trust the provider of all things.

So, I am thankful that my bank account does not show my wealth. I am thankful that it is all His and He knows how to share!

Nov 13

Today for no special reason I am thankful for my amazing sister! She is across the ocean living a dream with her family and I am so proud of her. My big sister has always been there for me and I am blessed to be her baby sister!

Nov 11

I am so thankful that this is not as good as it gets. That life is not stale or static.

That who I was yesterday is not who I have to be today and tomorrow I have a chance to get it even better!

I am thankful that Father God has not finished writing my story and that so far what He has written has me staying up late just to see what the next few pages reveal.

Nov 9

I am thankful for the church we gather to worship and live life with here in Texas. It's unlike any community we have ever been a part of, yet it feels like home.  Thankful for the teachings that make us think and work through what we say we believe. Thankful for the relationships that encourage and challenge us. Thankful for the opportunity to open our eyes and see the world around us. Thankful for the safety and warmth of community. Thankful for the soil to blossom into who we were created to be.

When we prayed for a church we never imagined it would look like this- but then again God knows better than us.

Nov 6

I am thankful that God desires wholeness for us. Not just for us as spirits but for our bodies and minds as well. His healing touch is powerful and undeniable no matter how He chooses to express it. Whether He uses medicine, miraculous touches, or some other form of healing- I am thankful and give Him the praise.

Nov 5

I am thankful for my little boy. He forces me to look at things differently and pushes me to grow into a better person. He is smart, loving, creative, funny and one tough little dude! I am thankful that I get to watch him grow and be the one to help him along the way.

I am thankful for the cuddles and kisses he gave me today and I look forward to the adventures of tomorrow.

Nov 4

I am thankful that I can change the date and time stamp when writing my blogs so it looks as if I didn't forget to post yesterday. In fact I am thankful for this blog as it gives me a chance to ramble on about whatever I want. A place to write and express myself to anyone who might care to read. While I'm at it, I am thankful for anyone who reads my blog....even if they are in Indonesia????

Nov 3

I am thankful for inlaws who love my kids  so well! Such a blessing to know we live close to family who are so generous with their love!

Nov 2

I am thankful for all the friends I have had over the years. Some of have been for just a short season and others have been in my life for decades! I could never express how much each of my friends have meant and I would never dream of naming them all but here are a few snippets.

I am thankful for the group of girls in college who loved me in spite of my immaturity and became sisters to me. The ones who taught me how to drive, open a checking account, break up with a boy and buy girly products. They were so much more than just friends to me and will always hold a special spot in my heart. I still love you guys and love the times we reconnect!

The friends who stood by us when Rob was sick. The ones who gave us space, time and patience as we made our way through the journey of cancer. The ones who prayed, laughed and cried with us. The ones who treated Rob like anyone else and let him go on a music festival right after his treatments. You will always hold a special spot in my heart!

The friends we have made along the way at the different churches we have served. Whether in good times or not so good, the friendships have meant the world to us. Often being the one thing that made it hard to move on.

The online friendships I have made are the strangest to me. (For more than one reason....) These are the girls whom I have never met face to face yet could not imagine life without them!

Finally, the friendships of today! We prayed and God did NOT disappoint. This part of the journey is so rich for many reasons but it is so much more beautiful and tasty because of the friends we have made.

Nov 1 part two

I am thankful for Rob Franklin. He has been my best friend for 15 years and I truly don't know where I would be without him. He is the perfect man for me and I think he is the hottest man alive! He has been patient and encouraging and full of grace. His sense of humor seems to have no end and knows how to make this way too uptight girl smile. He is willing to grow and do whatever it takes to follow after his creator and I am in awe of his strength and wisdom.

I am thankful for my Rob.

Nov 1

Ok so I am not a very consistent person but I would like to attempt to blog for 30 days straight. Since I put way too much pressure on myself to write something witty, clever and worth my time I usually write nothing. Soooo, it's November 1 and I will attempt to write at least one thing each day that I am thankful for. It might just be a word but hopefully it will be more.

Disclaimer: This in no way is an exhaustive list and perhaps may even be more shallow than you expect. I might write something deep but I might not so - no judgement!

So here is day 1

I am thankful for ....ah crap now I am feeling the pressure to be witty and smart in what I am thankful for. I'll be back......